He added: "Also, doing this show with FX will allow me to live one of my last show-business dreams: Emmy-winner Peter Tolan will be playing my gay stepdad.

"I know what you're thinking - isn't Peter just a few years older than Denis? In fact, we are the same exact age. I'm just prettier."

Leary created the show and is executive producer alongside Jim Serpico and Apostle on the FX Productions and Fox Television Studios.

"It's great to be back in business with Denis Leary, Jim Serpico and Tom Sellitti, and we're thrilled to start on a new project that is both unique and hilarious," said President of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions Eric Schrier.